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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.17, 1,190.78 and 610.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.17, 1,190.78 and 610.69 is: 916.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.17 : 1,190.78 = 610.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.17/1,190.78 = 610.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.17x = 1,190.78 × 610.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.17x = 727,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,197.44/793.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.82

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